Ed Botts




Newt Crossing, Road Closed

I hate waiting for you to wake up.
I’ve got my little hands on, the red clay ones.
You awake?
I’ve covered miles already
slithering deep ravine, mudslides, treacherous
stuff. Meanwhile
asleep, under board, grinding
your teeth, you worry about retirement—
Wisely, wisely
I admit;
but you admit
you hate it
taking up your dreams.